Ibuprofen 10% Gel

For effective, topical pain relief treatment, Ibuprofen Gel 10% is a great choice. A simple application of the gel absorbs into the skin and directly targets the pain of inflamed areas. There are many conditions that can gain benefits from using Ibuprofen gel, including:

• Backache
• Rheumatic pain
• Muscular pain
• Sprains
• Strains
• Other arthritic conditions

Ibuprofen gel is a painkiller which can be used to alleviate pain and inflammation. Used topically, Ibuprofen gel is an effective treatment for many common conditions including arthritic conditions and certain kinds of sports related injuries.

Gently rub the gel into your skin for symptomatic relief. The gel will be absorbed into your body's underlying tissue, reducing pain and inflammation directly and locally. Ibuprofen gel works almost immediately, soothing and cooling any inflammation in the area.

Ibuprofen is such an effective treatment because it blocks a substance in your body known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX). By inhibiting the action of COX, your body stops producing certain chemicals, some of these are called prostaglandins. When you get injured or contract certain diseases and conditions, your body creates prostaglandins which create pain and inflammation. Because Ibuprofen blocks these chemicals, your pain and inflammation is reduced.

When Ibuprofen gel is used topically, it is able to provide local treatment of pain and inflammation. By treating the source of the pain directly you will get quick and effective relief, without the side effects associated with taking painkillers in tablet form.

Ibuprofen gel has been specifically formulated by medical professionals in the UK to penetrate the skin directly at problem areas.

Non-Prescription Alternatives for the treatment of Pain are;

• Ibuprofen
• Paracetamol
• Aspirin
• Topical Treatments (Ibuprofen gel)
• Rest the area

If your pain does not ease or becomes severe, contact your GP or Pharmacist for further advice.

Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.

• Even though, Ibuleve has less risk of causing unwanted effects that are sometimes common when ibuprofen is taken by mouth, you should consult your doctor for medical advice before using this gel if you are taking aspirin or other analgesics, or if you have history of kidney problems, or if you have asthma or if you have an active peptic ulcer .
• Avoid use of this product on children less than 12 years of age.
• Avoid using this gel if allergic to the ingredients, or if you have known allergy to ibuprofen, aspirin, or related analgesics or if you are breast feeding or expecting.
• Avoid applying this gel, on the mouth, nose, eyes, and on broken skin.
• Keep out of sight and out of reach of children.

Please read all packaging and the Product Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.

Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over:

• Apply a thin layer of the gel over the affected painful area.
• Gently massage the gel until it has been completely absorbed.
• Re-apply as needed, up to three times each day or as you have been instructed by the doctor.

Unless you are also treating the hands, you should clean them after use.

Avoid applying more than the recommended dosage.

The active ingredients contained in this medicine is/are:

Ibuprofen 10% w/w.

The medicine also contains the following inactive ingredients to make up the complete product:

IMS, Carbomer, Propylene, Glycol, Diethylamine and Purified water.

Not everyone will experience side effects when they take medication, however if you do they can include:

Abdominal pain, dyspepsia, hypersensitivity/allergic reactions.

If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Any exercise which may increase your joint and muscle pain should be avoided until your symptoms have subsided. After this you should slowly reintroduce these exercises back into your normal routine.